Lead Preschool / Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Position Summary
Under the direction of center administration, the lead teacher develops and executes individual education plans for children ages 3 – 5 years old. The lead teacher ensures their teaching team (assistant teacher and teacher aide) provides a safe and educational learning environment for the children.
- Major Responsibilities and Tasks
- Program Core Features
- Provide high quality learning environment that incorporates evidence based curriculum and instructional activities
- Meet with Early Learning Coordinator on a weekly basis to review classroom and child data
- Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings in support of ongoing professional development
- Provide an enhanced curriculum focused on social-emotional development, early language and literacy, and physical development
- Self-reflect on own teaching practices and develop a continuous improvement plan based off of self-assessment tool
- Curriculum
- Implement Creative Curriculum for the Preschool/ PreKindergarten classroom
- Positively engage with children and use appropriate Conscious Discipline methods, as outlined in CWCC’s policy
- Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
- Meet with assistant teacher and aide to review lesson plans and individual child goals and assign best teaching practices
- Complete and submit required forms in a timely manner, including but not limited to: lesson plans, portfolios, assessments, observations, transition plans
- Assessment
- Provide ongoing observations and assessment of each child
- Maintain documentation of each child’s progress and growth according to Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Review assessment results and interpret information to identify areas of need within the classroom
- Home-School Connections
- Conduct two parent-teacher conferences a year to discuss each child’s individual development and progress
- Develop educational goals with parents and update as needed
- Work with the parent during transition times to develop individualized transition goals
- Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, daily sheets, etc.
- Interpret school program to parents to strengthen the understanding of the child’s needs and the importance of an early learning environment for the continued development of the child
- Other
- Attend staff and parent meetings, and school district coalition meetings as requested
- In cooperation with other staff, complete daily cleaning duties
- Carry out routine duties such as toileting, hand washing, clean- up, and supervision of children at all times
- Ensure classroom materials, furniture, and supplies are properly maintained
- Any other duties assigned by center administration
- Basic Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in E.C.E.
- Experience teaching in an early learning environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in E.C.E.
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
- Experience teaching in an early learning environment
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 25-35 lbs
- Ability to walk, kneel, sit, and stand for long periods of time
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discount on child’s tuition
- 401(k) with up to 5% matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development
We pay for your education!
CWCC has 2 options for you to grow your career in Early Childhood! 100% covered by us! Both options are self-paced and online!
Option 1: CDA (Child Development Associate)
Option 2
Associate's degree in E.C.E.
Join a team that invests in your future while making a difference in the lives of children. At CWCC, Inc. we're not just childcare programs; we're a family of educators dedicated to your professional growth.
